Living in a society that tells us We Are Never Enough ~ by Ryan Rode By COA September 14, 2015 Activities, Blog, Events, Outreach, Resources Eating disorders are not a fad, phase or lifestyle. They are serious, life threatening conditions that can lead to damaging consequences mentally,... Read more
Stigma Stinks ~ by Eileen Spatz By COA August 25, 2015 Blog, Events, Outreach, Resources How reluctance to speak openly about a loved one’s battle with mental health or drug use disorders can fuel the epidemic of... Read more
Ashes to Glory ~ by Gregg Lancer By COA June 23, 2015 Addiction, Blog, Outreach FROM ASHES TO GLORY BENEFIT CONCERT "What is a father?" ~ a man asked his son. The young boy answered, "A father is a... Read more
Local Youth Discover Passions and Hone Skills ~ The healthy alternative to drugs and alcohol By COA May 6, 2015 Activities, Addiction, Outreach There is nothing new about the age-old problem of teens with too much time on their hands and the trouble that can... Read more
Hula Hooping By COA April 23, 2015 Activities, Outreach, Resources Fun for the entire family. All shapes and sizes are welcome! Bitty Hoops fits all! Here is the Bitty Hoops Mission: "To get... Read more
COA Concert ~ Free Pizza & The Taco Truck ~ by Shannon Christner By COA February 27, 2015 Activities, Events, Events / News, Outreach Free Pizza: Nick, Connor, Trevor, Alex, Bella, Ian Taco Truck (left to right) Chuck, Sid, Alex, Cesar No, it's not free pizza.... Read more
Brain Health ~ by Kristen Schultz By COA February 19, 2015 Activities, Blog, Resources Your brain is widely regarded as your most important organ, responsible for directing the operations of your entire physical body through your... Read more
Addiction is a Family Disease ~ by Payton Lauren By COA February 19, 2015 Addiction, Blog My childhood was not ideal like many others. I grew up with a single parent who was an addict. There is a... Read more
Save SC ~ by Lauren Leland By COA January 24, 2015 Addiction, Blog, Outreach Jr. High when my addiction began. I'm Lauren Spencer, born and raised in San Clemente. My addiction started during my childhood. I... Read more